#mod luck

“Unlike the blistering sun from your mothers’ old world, this one doesn’t bring death.”

Nakul : I mean... Anon, We're just that charming. ✨

Sahdev : *pushing him aside* What he means is, we're the ones with least anger, I think.

Nakul : *stepping into frame* HOW DARE YOU , BHRATA? I CAN BE ANGRY!

Sahdev : no that's not what I-

Nakul : Here. Now I'm angry with you.

Sahdev : *pinching the bridge of his nose* Nakul.....

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Karna and Dury in the distance : adorable.

Karna : Also, Sahdev killed Shakuni, so there's that.

✨ Confidence. ✨

Vidur with Sahdev Vs Vidur with the rest of the gang.

[We're separating these into 4 categories for the different kinds of Bad Days we think Karna would have. Also, these are in today's world.]

Numbness :

Sketching from life. Observing all that is in front of him to help keep him grounded in reality.

Stargazing, and imagining all the stars as Suns of different solar systems.

Taking a (reasonably) hot shower, or using a really extravagant bath bomb and soaking.

Sharpening arrows the old fashioned way.

Building a pile of pillows and blankets and playing soft music.

Listening to audio books / podcasts. Less effort than reading, and it keeps one engaged.

Squeezing ice cubes to feel something.

Anger :

Learnt pottery. One creates and destroys. It's tactile and gives your hands something to do. (One can also use playdoh if pottery clay isn't available.)

Sitting in balcony and watching the fast paced life of the city.

Throwing ice against something to see it get shattered.

Slashing a newspaper or cardboard piece repeatedly.

Restlessness :

Going on a long walk with Dury. He smokes. But Karna doesn't.

Knitting. It takes enough concentration, but it's still easily repetitive enough to not frustrate.

Picking at blades of grass. Same as knitting.

Just Bad / Don't know the reason / It's a combination :

Indulging with Triple Scoop Ice Cream : Vanilla, Chocolate, Butterscotch.

Spending time with Radha Ma and pressing her feet.

Getting a head massage from Ma, while talking about random things.

Gym Sessions during the hours when there's the least amount of people.

Having tea with Bhanumati.

Practicing behavioural therapy suggested by therapist didi.

Going on platonic date with his therapist.

Watching favourite movies like 3 Idiots and ZNMD.

Karna : Mitra, is more than a friend.

It's trust. It's trust in someone that they care about you, they respect you. That whatever happens, they will be by your side, and you will be by theirs.

It's devotion, being so dedicated to someone you are willing to neglect their flaws. Their mistakes are your mistakes and no matter what happens, you will always support them.

It's adoration. It's knowing that someone appreciates you, for you. That even if all material possessions were stripped away, they would still appreciate you.

Mitra is a bond. And this platonic bond is no less than any romantic ones.

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Duryodhan:  

 To lie with you in the battle field, to lie there forever and let time yield

 You are on my side in every war, But will never know, how much I adore.

 For I have in you my faith, Oh Mitra, You can ask my wraith

 I call you mitra because you know what it means i don't care and let people intervene.

🔧 - robot: silber-anonymous